The Mechanic CooksI love fries, I would even call them comfort food, as a snack, as a side, they’re very versatile. When you add a topping, well, they can almost become a meal. Classic Canadian Poutine really delicious. The only issue is they’re not that healthy, I mean as fried. However, there is more than one way…
I love Hasselback potatoes. I was introduced to them at dinner a few years back, and that was it, I was hooked. A little crispy on the outside, smooth and soft on the inside, I make them with butter and garlic, delicious. My preference is to make them with red potatoes. Reds cook up creamier,…
Any time you pass through the deli department of your local store, you’re probably going to see a container of hummus. It comes in a wide variety of flavors, and colors. It’s touted as healthy and delicious. A great dip that can go with a multitude of things; celery, carrots and pita being the most…
Living in South Florida I am spoiled by the amount of fresh produce available. Adding to that, there is so much Caribbean and South American influence. It’s no secret that fresh fruits and vegetables are healthy, and here, there is a tremendous choice. So, when a friend gave me a fresh avocado from their yard,…
Lately I’ve been going on about salads, I even wrote a post about the history and different types of salads. The thing about salads, is, lettuce, tomato and cucumber can get boring. Things need to be changed up a bit, and here, is an option. My creamy apple and celery salad is different but delicious…
Lately, I’ve been posting some salads on the blog. It’s no secret that they are healthy, and, I’ve been incorporating them into my diet. I’ve posted recipes for the simple side salad and a dinner salad. But, there’s more to it than that, there are so many different variations, and, it has a long history,…
Cans have become an essential part of my closet, beans, sardines, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, the list goes on. Plus, living in Florida, I always have to be ready for a hurricane, with stores closed and power outages. Canned goods are essential. So, while walking down the canned meats aisle to get sardines, I noticed…
OK, so, if you’re reading this, you’re ok with sardines. Personally I love them, they’re healthy and are great to have in the kitchen cabinet for snacks or in case of natural disasters. In this case, it’s the snack I’m looking for, and sardine tapenade is delicious. This is not the first tapenade I’ve posted.…
As I seek to eat healthier, well, salads seem to be added to the menu. I never liked those ones at the restaurant. A bowl of lettuce with a grape tomato and 3 slices of carrot on top. Not a big lettuce fan, I prefer spinach, if I have to have some kind of a…
Everyone loves hash browns, cubes of potatoes crunchy on the outside, buttery smooth inside. They have been a staple of restaurants for years, and some of the best home cooking. But, now we look for something a little less carb heavy. Well, there are alternatives, and root hash browns is a good option. What are…
